Category: Press + Awards

Asprodental + Gravity Payments creating a seamless experience for the dental industry

Asprodental gains partnership and capital investment from Gravity Payments to bring Dental practice owners the most seamless payment and management experience in the industry Asprodental is the latest and most intuitive cloud-based practice management software in dentistry, backed by 25 years of experience in the industry. With combined modern design and practical functionality, Asprodental decreases … Continued

Forbes Tech Council: Stop Looking For Tech Talent And Start Cultivating Tech Champions

Great tech talent is more than just a well-performing employee. There is a minor, but important, difference between employees who are high performers and those who are tech champions. It’s not a fancy degree or the ability to execute, but instead passion and aptitude to learn. In my experience, a great developer will work harder … Continued

New York Times: The Raise That Roared

We appreciate all the kind words and support we’ve received as a result of the New York Time’s amazingly comprehensive, honest, and fair article about the impact of Dan Price’s decision to raise the minimum wage to $70K. However, we value the criticisms we’ve received just as much. At Gravity, challenges only motivate us more. … Continued

PEOPLE Magazine: CEO Dan Price on His Decision to Make Entire Company’s Minimum Wage $70K/Year

“The big goal for my life is to become a part of the entire economy transitioning to being about purpose and service, and economics being more of an unintended consequence instead of a be-all, end-all.” That sounds like a lofty goal coming from a 30-year-old, but Dan Price is hardly your average young entrepreneur. The … Continued

Time Magazine: “Why This CEO Pays Every Employee $70,000 a Year”

Dan Price’s decision to dramatically increase wages at his company sparked a lot of controversy. Here’s why he did it. Growing up in rural Idaho, Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price remembers learning that one’s values are most sacred. “My dad would ask me a question…He’d say, ‘How much money is your integrity worth?’ His point … Continued

Business Insider: “CEO describes the moment when he decided to raise his company’s minimum wage to $70,000 a year”

Dan Price, CEO and founder of Gravity Payments, shocked everyone last Monday, including his 120 employees, when he announced that he would raise the minimum wage at his credit card processing firm to $70,000 a year. Price says a series of moments over the past 12 years since starting the company culminated in a recent epiphany that … Continued

Russell Brand: “Should You Be Paid As Much As Your Boss?”

Russell Brand shares his thoughts on Dan’s decision to raise the minimum wage at Gravity Payments to $70,000. We thank you for your support, Russell!

Dan Price Featured in YEC Blog: Entrepreneur of 2014

YEC Member Dan Price is Named Entrepreneur Magazine’s ‘Entrepreneur of 2014’ Dan Price and his team at Gravity Payments are helping independent business owners pave a road to success. YEC member Dan Price, CEO at Gravity Payments, has been awarded Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Entrepreneur of 2014.” The award nominees were narrowed down to 15 finalists by … Continued

CEO Dan Price Awarded “Entrepreneur of 2014” by Entrepreneur Magazine For Values Based Business Practices

Our CEO, Dan Price, was awarded Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Entrepreneur of 2014” for his values-based business principles and advocacy for small business owners. Dan has worked hard to level the playing field for independent businesses by making payments and financial services fair and transparent. Over 12,000 small business owners trust Gravity for our simple values: honesty … Continued